Description

Fudgy, brownie-like chocolate cookies topped with playful spider web drizzles of white chocolate. These Halloween favorites are festive, simple to make, and sure to delight spooky season snackers.

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 1/4 cups brown sugar
3/4 cup white sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or chunks
1 cup white chocolate chips
1 teaspoon neutral oil (like sunflower or canola)
Optional: Candy spiders or black icing for decoration

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cream the butter and sugars together until fluffy (2–3 minutes).
Add eggs and vanilla, then beat until smooth.
Sift in cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until combined.
Fold in dark chocolate chips or chunks.
Scoop dough into 1.5 tablespoon-sized balls and place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
Bake for 10–11 minutes, until edges are set but centers look slightly underdone.
Cool on pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
Melt white chocolate chips with oil in microwave in 15-second bursts, stirring between each.
Transfer melted chocolate to a zip-top bag, snip tip, and pipe spiral patterns on each cookie.
Use a toothpick to drag lines from center outward to create web shapes.
Decorate with candy spiders or black icing if desired.

Notes

For best results, chill the dough before baking for thicker cookies. Let cookies cool completely before adding spider webs to keep the chocolate defined and smooth. For a spooky touch, add edible glitter or black food coloring to the white chocolate.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 11 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American